Writing is never static

Writing has always been my sanctuary—a source of calm and mental clarity. In one of my earliest blog posts over four years ago, I shared, “There’s something therapeutic about getting your thoughts on paper, or in this case, online.” That sentiment still rings true. Today, I paused to reflect on the journey. I started bloggingContinue reading “Writing is never static”

Five ways to engage readers

How regularly do you look at the analytics for your web page? It’s a great tool to determine where your visitors are coming from, how long they’re staying and which pages they find most engaging. If you’re promoting a business, engaging visitors and promoting readership is key to success. Here are tips you may wantContinue reading “Five ways to engage readers”

A bit of business-building advice

It takes more than passion to achieve success. When you’re a small business owner you hold accountability for everything from business planning, accounting, promoting, hiring and firing, and of course, working the business! Needless to say, running your own small business can be challenging, exciting and rewarding. If you’re thinking about starting your own business,Continue reading “A bit of business-building advice”

Finding your ‘get up and go’

I was laying in bed thinking about the things I needed to do. Despite having a good night’s sleep, laying in bed was a pretty comfortable place to be on a dark and dreary autumn morning. I needed some motivation to get up and go. It’s not always easy to find motivation, but it canContinue reading “Finding your ‘get up and go’”

Narrow it down!

I’m often asked how I come up with a topic for my writing, followed by how I narrow down the possibilities. I have to admit, sometimes it’s just a random thought that pops into my head. Other times I draw on an experience. I’ve also learned a few techniques along the way to draw outContinue reading “Narrow it down!”

What’s your experience?

Why do we choose one brand over another? It could be that you heard good things about the brand by word of mouth — one of the best ways to spread information, good or bad. Or, maybe you read something. Either way, opinions matter. If someone you trust has been using a service that they’reContinue reading “What’s your experience?”